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F234 SSX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,564 mi
Last recorded154,564 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 SSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 154,564 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside dry

Pass 9 May 2025 152,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside dry

Pass 10 May 2024 148,815 miles

underside dry

Pass 6 May 2023 144,541 miles

vehicle underside dry

Pass 3 Jul 2021 140,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 135,514 miles

Front brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 120,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front propshaft rear universal joint deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,936 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 114,830 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine change

Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,366 miles

has replacement engine

Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

has replacement engine

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,741 miles

Replacement engine fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2012 89,708 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,069 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Fail 21 Oct 2010 87,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in windscreen

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,379 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both spheres weaping

Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,901 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,278 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear door inop from inside and outside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2006 80,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F234 SSX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F234 SSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F234 SSX registered?

F234 SSX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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